Core Services Manager

The Whole Person

Kansas City, Kansas

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Auditing, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer/Client Research, Documentation, Funding, Hearing Impairment, Mentoring, People Management, Philosophy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Technical Support, Telecommunications, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Kansas City, Kansas
POSTED
5 days ago
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Core Services Manager reports to the CEO and is responsible for oversight of all aspects of:  Deinstitutionalization and transition services which includes the Money Follows the Person programs of Kansas and Missouri; Blind-Low Vision Services, Deaf Services,  and Telecommunications Access Program (TAP) This position will supervise the staff associated with these services.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  1. Program oversight of deinstitutionalization/transition services through service areas in Missouri and Kansas, to include Money Follows the Person (MFP)
    • Understand and apply the Money Follows the Person grant process in Kansas and Missouri.
    • Proper and timely financial reporting/billing/invoicing of MFP spending
    • Provide technical assistance to area providers to increase community inclusion
 
  1. Supervise and counsel Independent Living Advocates in Deaf Services and Blind and Low Vision Services to include: proper documentation, 1 to 1 advocacy, peer mentoring groups, grants/funding, independent skills training, consumer assessments, group presentations and outreach.
 
  1. Supervise Telecommunications Access Program (TAP) and staff to include: Assessing consumer’s needs by addressing visual, hearing and mobility issues, demonstrating equipment, completing documentation and ordering of equipment, set up and training for consumers and follow-up.
 
  1. Regular auditing of direct staff data entries into CIL Suite database to ensure timely recording of consumers and contacts made.
 
  1. Regular and Predictable attendance.
 
REQUIRED SKILLS
·         Must have a Bachelor’s degree
·         Must have a minimum of two years management experience
PREFERRED SKILLS
·         Previous work for a Center for Independent Living
·         Master’s Degree
·         Personal Experience with a Disability
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position supervises approximately five people
COMPETENCIES
·         Knowledgeable about deinstitutionalization/transition services and MFP, to include benefits, spend-downs, housing options, etc.
·         Knowledgeable about disabilities and disability related issues
·         Ability to network within the community
·         Above average organizational and time management skills
·         Strong computer skills
·         Strong written and oral communication skills
·         Ability to interact personally and professionally with people on all levels
·         Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to meet deadlines
Understanding of the Independent Living Philosophy

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